Albanach Knitter || Episode 1 || Welcome!

Welcome to my very first knitting podcast. I'm Andrew and I am knitting and living (and occasionally working) on the Isle of Arran, Scotland.

My first podcast introduces you to my most recent knits and future hopes, as well as introducing myself and showing you one of the places I work on the Island.

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[Treasacello]

No, your mother isn't the only one who made it to the end. You're doing a fine job! I find your podcasts easy to listen to, interesting to look up at while I'm knitting, and generally calming, so I hope you continue to grow. From Texas so you know I'm judgemental :p

[barbarapurcell]

Greetings from the farm in upstate NY.
Knitting and painting are my relaxing things after a day of hard work.
Lover of our Lord Jesus Christ!

[yvonnestreeter]

As I'm writing this, you have 739 comments. Your podcast is only 7 days old, and you have 1.75K subscribers. I'd call that a resounding success. My biggest appreciation is that you're a fellow Christian. It's very gratifying to see you, and of course as most knitters, love to watch podcasts while I knit, which at present time is a pair of self-striping socks, using a pattern I got off Ravelry that has little rows of "knots" going down the front.... just difficult enough to be interesting. Looking forward to your next podcast.

[ruthkirchgraber]

Thank you very much for your interesting informations about knitting and about the dreamland of my youth in 1969 i was in balfron near glasgow for lovely holidays by norma and ronnie forrest.they lived later in killearn.she was a church organist.unforgettable.i am a swiss methodist and now 79 years old.god bless you and your family and your work.ruth kirchgraber.

[yvettedavison]

Fantastic podcast! As a Christian, a knitting addict, and a lover of Celtic and British history you provided me with so much joy in your podcast. Love your style of delivery as well. - Yvette, Nova Scotia, Canada.

[RosieNP]

Late comer here! Andrew… this is delightful! Finding myself enjoying listening to you, while knitting, and drinking a cup of coffee here in the United States (Hamilton. Ohio). You have no one more new subscriber. You are ALL THAT and a bag of chips! WELL DONE!😃🧶🧦

[Liz.Green]

Thank you so very much for showing us your works and your beautiful area. I'm looking forward to learning more. You're off to a wonderful start.

[knitawhile]

Hello Andrew from Indiana ! After watching many of your podcasts (not in order) for quite some time I realized I’ve never watched your very first podcast .
Now I have. Gosh, your podcasts have been wonderful from the very beginning. Thank you for all your efforts into making these.
❤

[Lamara]

Well, aren’t you a breathe of fresh air. Welcome to the knitting blog community that I watch whilst I knit.
I await your next showing of the knits and bits from Scotland.
I reside in Canada.
Your Mum is not the only one that watched until the end.

[hayswhite]

You sound like my grandfather. I miss that wonderful accent. Scottish knitting can’t get any better. Thank you ❤

[DipityS]

The fisherman's hat has a medieval feel to it - with that folded piece giving that impression, and I think the colours were lovely. You live in a beautiful part of the world 😊

[karincarter]

I watched full length! :) Good morning from Bavaria, Germany! How wonderful to see another man knitting AND sharing his journey, welcome to the wonderful world of creation! And thank you for sharing your beautiful island with us, it is stunning, and oh my do I love a Scottish accent! I was privileged to visit Edinburgh in 2019 for the Edinburgh Yarn Festival and I fell in love with Scotland and its charming, beautiful people! Welcome Andrew, I am looking forward to your next episode!

[jeanvaughn]

I just want to say how thrilled I am to be able to watch your podcast and see your amazing knits 🧶. And super excited to see a Christian knitter who likes in a beautiful part of the world.
I look forward to watching another of your videos. Your mom I’m sure is well pleased and proud of you.
I also live in Texas where at the moment is 🥵 hot.😊

[coleensmith]

Loved it, thank you brother in Christ and the tour of your island and church! Looking forward to watching more-Hello from Oregon, USA

[cathymartin]

My daughter recommended your site. Lots of us moms watching to the end. Hey from coastal Georgia, USA!

[lenoregoertzen]

Hello Andrew from Northern British Columbia in Canada. Thoroughly enjoyed your 1st episode! A nice blend of knitting, scenery and history. Inspired me to pick up my needles again. Looking forward to more episodes!!

[colleenarthur]

Hello from Norfolk, Virginia! I'm new to knitting - a wonderful customer of ours at Long's Religious Supply showed me the knit stitch just before the pandemic shuttered everything. I came across one of your later videos and now I am backtracking to watch your journey from the beginning. I love the tours of the island and all the rest. So while I am preparing meals, cleaning house, and knitting, I am watching and listening to you and others who knit, crochet, and sew. And the list of places I wish to visit due to watching these videos is almost as long as the patterns I wish to try! Thank you! Now to episode 2!

[lorifontaine]

Congratulations Andrew! What a pleasure it was to see your work as well as the lovely land that surrounds you. Just wanted you to know that it wasn't just your Mom that watched until the end...you have a fan here in the Canadian Rockies! Every success to you and Blessings to your family.

[Wool_River_Yarns]

Hello! From Middle America, the Great State of Iowa! Love this, thank you for sharing. My husband is from Shetland, so we have serious Wool ties🐑. Thank you for sharing your work in the church as well. God Bless

[Jenjursnap]

What a delightful podcast! Thank you for sharing a little of your lovely home, work, and knitting. Truly a beautiful little corner of the world. God bless you and your family!